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Jun 19 2026
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The Open Window Hub BBQ brings community together to support unhoused individuals

By Events, Resources

Celebrate community with a free lunch and learn about services available for people who are unhoused and what you can do to help.

City services | June 19, 2026

Kick off summer with food, fun and community at the sixth annual Open Window Hub BBQ! All are welcome to join us on June 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre Park Pavilions. This event is part of the City’s ongoing work to provide services and raise awareness of community support for those who are unhoused.

The Open Window Hub is hosted by Mississauga Library and supports the Future Directions: Library Plan. It supports City initiatives to serve vulnerable residents in our community and to connect residents to vital supports. The hub provides access to technology and services to help foster inclusion, well-being and a sense of belonging.

At the event, drop by to pick up a complimentary lunch and connect with neighbours as you learn more about people who are unhoused in our community. Take part in family-friendly activities, pick up essential resources and even get a free haircut.

Meet the Open Window Hub team and 42 partner organizations to learn more about the services they provide for the community. This year’s partners and sponsors include:

  • Region of Peel Housing
  • Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Street Outreach
  • Peel Regional Police Divisional Mobilization Unit (DMU)
  • Wellfort Community Health Services
  • The Compass Food Bank
  • Coca-Cola
  • Hanes
  • and more!

If you know someone who is unhoused or struggling with mental health challenges, you can find resources and support at this event or by visiting the Open Window Hub at Hazel McCallion Central Library.

Event Details

What

Join us rain or shine for the Open Window Hub BBQ. Enjoy a free lunch and opportunity to connect with local community agencies offering support services in Mississauga.

When

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where

Mississauga Valley Community Centre,  Park Pavilions A & B
1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd, Mississauga

Who

This is an all-ages event open to residents, families and anyone who is interested in learning more about support services for unhoused people and mental health resources in Mississauga.

Cost

Free

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About Open Window Hub

The Open Window Hub is a resource and information centre dedicated to empowering unhoused individuals and families, and those experiencing mental health challenges in Mississauga. It is hosted by Mississauga Library. In 2024, the Open Window Hub helped connect 1,952 people to housing support and 1,081 to health services.

On-site services:

  • Free light snacks.
  • Lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 12 p.m.
  • Connection to housing, mental health, employment and other resources.
  • Access to Wi-Fi and computers.

Location and hours

Hazel McCallion Central Library, 2nd floor
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact information:

  • For Open Window Hub call 905-615-3200 ext. 3541 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm).
  • For 24/7 Region of Peel Street Helpline call 1-877-848-8481.
  • For immediate or emergency help, call 911.
Jun 18 2026
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Construction season ramps up across Mississauga

By Construction, Resources

The City is investing more than $170 million in its transportation and stormwater system this construction season.

City services | June 18, 2026

The 2026 construction season has begun. Residents and visitors will see crews at work across Mississauga, improving public spaces and systems people rely on. The City plans to spend about $170 million on more than 30 new projects and seven ongoing projects from 2025. Crews will repair and maintain existing roads, bridges and trails. They will also work to restore creeks and stormwater ponds. Some new projects will also begin, such as building a new pumping station, traffic signals and cycle paths. This work will help keep roads, bridges and other city spaces in good shape and ready for future growth.

Mississauga’s infrastructure includes things you can see, like roads, sidewalks and bridges. It also includes less obvious things, such as stormwater pipes and traffic signals. These projects help support daily life and activities in Mississauga.

2026 construction season highlights

Getting around safely

The City wants people to travel safely, whether you drive, bike, walk or use a mobility device. Mississauga continues to invest in safe and reliable ways to get around.

Key projects include:

  • Upgrading traffic signals at Confederation Parkway and Square One Drive.
  • Adding a new left turn lane and signals, and general repairs to an intersection on Winston Churchill Boulevard.
  • Repairing the Aquitaine Avenue pedestrian bridge and retaining wall.
  • Adding new multi-use paths and boulevard cycle tracks across Mississauga at several locations.
  • Repairing sidewalks and adding tactile plates (raised surfaces) at intersections.

Flood mitigation

The City is working to reduce flooding, protect public spaces and neighbourhoods and keep wildlife safe. This includes maintaining systems that control rainwater and fixing soil erosion areas.

Key projects include:

  • Building a new pumping station on Osprey Boulevard.
  • Dredging and restoring ponds at Dixie and Tomken Transitway, Osprey Marsh, Silken Laumann and Britannia Road and Central Parkway Station.
  • Fixing erosion along Cooksville, Credit River, Etobicoke, Mimico and Sawmill creeks.
  • Repairing the bridge at Burnhamthorpe West over Mullet Creek.

Road resurfacing, repairs and widening

A major road widening project will also start in 2026 on Ninth Line. The road will be widened to four lanes, with new sidewalks, drainage and bike lanes.

The City’s Road Resurfacing Program includes replacing asphalt and repairing curbs and sidewalks when needed. This year, the City is resurfacing 38 roads, totalling almost 21 kilometres.

When a street is being resurfaced, crews may also work on nearby sidewalks, boulevards and City-owned parts of driveways.

Road resurfacing in Mississauga.

For more information

  • Visit mississauga.ca/construction to see the construction map and project details.
  • Speak with the City’s Field Ambassador about work on your street.
  • Call 311 (905-615-4311 if outside city limits) for general construction questions.

*Budget is subject to change based on tender schedule and prices.

Learn more about City infrastructure and why it is important for the City to maintain them.

Jun 17 2026
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Updated Cycling Master Plan expands and supports cycling in Mississauga

By Resources

The newly Council endorsed City Cycling Master Plan Update will make it safer, easier and more practical for people to choose cycling for everyday trips around Mississauga.

City services | June 17, 2026

This morning, members of General Committee endorsed the Cycling Master Plan Update, an important step in giving residents more safe, connected and convenient ways to move around Mississauga. The update introduces a better-connected cycling network, a prioritized five-year action plan, and programs to encourage more people to cycle through education, engagement and promotion.

As Mississauga continues to grow, residents need more travel options that are safe, affordable and accessible. The update builds on the 2018 Cycling Master Plan and reflects the changing needs of residents, businesses and visitors, while supporting goals for equity, sustainability and transportation choice.

The City has already made steady progress toward that goal. Between 2017 and 2024, 179 kilometres of new or improved cycling projects were completed, including key connections across Highway 401 and Highway 410. These improvements helped form Mississauga’s physical cycling network and created a strong foundation for the Cycling Master Plan Update to build on.

With that foundation in place, the plan puts safety and comfort first. It prioritizes All Ages and Abilities (AAA) facilities by ensuring that every route meets safety, comfort and inclusivity thresholds through appropriate speed management, traffic-volume controls and separation from vehicles.

The plan also supports the City’s broader work to build a safer, more connected transportation system. The Cycling Master Plan Update aligns with key municipal, regional and provincial policies, including the Mississauga Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Complete Streets Guide, Vision Zero Action Plan, Sustainable Transportation Strategy (2018), Bill 212, “Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act” (2024) and Bill 60, “Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act”, 2025.

Improving access for all

A safer network also needs to work for more people. The plan focuses on making cycling safe and accessible for everyone by reducing barriers, especially in underserved communities and for people facing transportation challenges.

To support that goal, equity is considered at every stage of the plan, from design through to implementation, to help ensure the network works for all residents.

Check out the priority network map.

Community input

Community input was key to understanding where improvements are needed most. The Cycling Master Plan Update was shaped through comprehensive consultation and engagement with community partners, residents, City staff and technical stakeholders. Public participation helped create a plan that reflects community values, supports better decisions and helps residents use cycling as a practical way to get around in daily life.

Accelerating progress

To help deliver those routes faster, the City will use Quick Build methods, such as paint, bollards and modular curbs, to deliver safe and comfortable cycling infrastructure faster and at a lower cost. This approach will help close gaps and expand the AAA network more quickly.

Learn more about the Cycling Master Plan Update.

Jun 16 2026
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Bee there: Join Pollinator Week activities in Mississauga

By Events, Resources

Flutter by and help pollinators thrive by joining educational activities and guided walks to learn how to support these important species.

Environment | June 16, 2026

Buzz into action – Pollinator Week is back! From June 22-28, 2026, the City of Mississauga is celebrating pollinators through a series of activities. Residents can learn about how to protect pollinators and their habitats.

Pollinators include ants, bees, butterflies and moths. These tiny helpers come in many shapes and sizes. They keep Mississauga’s natural areas healthy by pollinating plants. This helps grow food and create homes for other animals, insects and local wildlife.

Pollinator Week events

Celebrate pollinators by attending these educational and outdoor activities:

  • Monday, June 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.: Come to the Wildflower Giveaway at the City’s facility located at 3240 Mavis Rd. Be sure to register online.
  • Tuesday, June 23 from noon to 1 p.m.: Tune in to a webinar about the importance of pollinators. Speaker: Melissa Creasey, Credit Valley Conservation. Register online.
  • Thursday, June 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Friday, June 26 from 3 to 4 p.m.: Join a guided walk at Jack Darling Memorial Park. Tour with City staff to see the largest remnant tallgrass prairie in Mississauga and see what the City is doing to restore, protect and expand rare habitats for pollinators. Learn about pollinators and how planting native species can help them. The event goes on, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Register online: June 25 or June 26.
Red admiral butterfly on a flower.
Pollinators like butterflies are key to protecting Mississauga’s natural areas.

Why pollinators matter

About 75 per cent of flowering plants, including crops, need pollinators to grow.

Many everyday foods, like blueberries, chocolate, coffee and peaches, depend on pollinators. The small but mighty creatures carry pollen from plant to plant. This process, called pollination, helps many plants to produce fruits and seeds essential for their reproduction. Without pollinators, Mississauga’s gardens and natural areas would be bare, and plants would not be able to reproduce to sustain our diets and ecosystems.

Mississauga is designated as a Bee City and has a commitment to improve pollinator habitats and engage residents to help pollinators thrive. The City maintains and protects two tallgrass prairies, one at Jack Darling Memorial Park and another at Lorne Park Prairie. These spaces provide critical habitat and safe havens for pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths and hummingbirds.

Common milkweed, a species of flowering plant.
Common milkweed is a species of flowering plant, which helps pollinators thrive.

Bee a helper: Simple ways to support pollinators

Plant a tree

As part of the City’s One Million Trees program, residents can add native trees and shrubs to their residential properties.

Create a pollinator-friendly garden

It doesn’t take a lot to add beauty to homes while supporting pollinators. Adding native flowers and plants to a porch, balcony or yard provides food and shelter for pollinators and gives them natural pathways and habitats to move through the city.

Be recognized as a Mississauga Nature Steward at Home

Residents who naturalize their yard can be recognized by the City for being good stewards to the environment.

Pollinator habitats like native plants are helpful for bees. Common milkweed, a species of flowering plant. Pollinators like butterflies are key to protecting Mississauga's natural areas. Pollinators like butterflies are key to protecting Mississauga's natural areas.

Jun 15 2026
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Peel Inclusion Resource Services (PIRS)

By Resources

Free service for families with children who need extra support

If your child needs extra support to play with other children, follow routines, or learn skills while in child care, Peel Inclusion Resource Services (PIRS) can help.
PIRS staff work with educators to help children 12 years and younger participate fully in licensed centre-based and home child care programs. They will work with you and the child care program staff, providing resources that focus on your child’s strengths and areas of development.

How to access this service
This is a free service. No diagnosis is needed to apply.
• You can fill out the referral form on Peel Region’s website, and a PIRS staff member will contact you within 3 to 4 weeks.
• If your child attends a before-and-after school program, speak to your child care program staff to learn how to access PIRS.

For more information, visit peelregion.ca/pirs.

Jun 10 2026
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City updates the Noise Control By-law to support live music

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Mississauga has updated the Noise Control By-law to provide more clarity and consistency for live music events.

City services | June 10, 2026

Mississauga is setting the stage for more live music events. Today, Council approved permanent changes to the Noise Control By-law that follow a successful pilot program that began in June 2023. The changes will provide more flexibility for live music events across the city as Mississauga continues working to be a “Music City.”

Live music supports the local economy while contributing to our communities. It creates jobs for performers, supports local businesses, attracts visitors and brings people together through Mississauga’s growing music scene.

The changes to the Noise Control By-law are meant to support those shared benefits. They allow for more live music events for both presenters while setting clear noise limits and hours for surrounding neighbourhoods.

Key changes include:

  • Expanding areas where live music is permitted in the city’s seven cultural districts.
  • Changing noise limits and permitted hours in each district to better support live music.
  • Updating the definition of ‘live music’ to include acoustic and amplified music and not recorded music playback.
  • Supporting Enforcement division through the introduction of set fines for non-compliance, subject to provincial approval.

These changes provide greater clarity and consistency for musicians, venues and event organizers. They also give residents more opportunities to enjoy live music in their communities.

The new Noise Control By-law makes Mississauga a national leader in building a regulatory environment where live music can thrive. This approach aligns with the City’s Music Strategy 2022–2026 and the findings of Hear and Now: The Impact of Live Music in Mississauga report.

As Canada’s live music sector continues to grow, Mississauga is well-positioned to take advantage of the benefits for our communities and our local economy.

The Live Music pilot

The City manages excessive and ongoing noise through the Noise Control By-law. In 2023, the by-law was updated to reflect the City’s growth, respond to resident concerns and improve enforcement.

The changes also introduced new challenges for live music venues and performers. In response, Council supported a pilot that allowed live music in specific areas and at set times. This three-year Noise Control By-law Live Music pilot launched in June 2023.

The pilot allowed live music at specific venues and times without requiring organizers to apply for an exemption. These were limited to three areas: the Lakeshore Corridor, the Streetsville Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the Cooksville BIA. During the three-year pilot, live music accounted for less than 3 per cent of all noise complaints city-wide.

Public consultations were held in the pilot’s third year, from October 1 to December 2, 2025. The survey received 512 responses and showed strong resident support and recognition of the value of live music.

Key findings include:

  • 74 per cent of respondents supported expanding where live music is permitted beyond the original pilot areas.
  • 96 per cent supported live music at licensed bars and restaurants during business hours, within set noise limits.
  • Almost 86 per cent supported live music both indoors and outdoors at licensed venues, including patios and parks.
  • 67 per cent supported applying the same rules to temporary events, such as street festivals.
  • 81 per cent supported slightly higher noise limits for live music compared to other sources.

These findings informed Council’s decision to move to a permanent, clearer set of rules for live music.

Background

These changes support the City’s ongoing efforts to grow the live music sector. These efforts include the Music Strategy (2022-2026), Here and Now: The Impact of Live Music in Mississauga and the Live Music Grant. They also support broader City strategies, including the Future Directions 2024 Culture Plan, Path to Prosperity 2030 and Retail Strategy. Together, these initiatives increase opportunities for live music while supporting local talent, businesses and vibrant communities.

In 2023, Mississauga was named “Music City of the Year” by the Canadian Live Music Association and Canadian Music Week for its work to build a strong live music ecosystem.

Jun 05 2026
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Peel Region celebrates Seniors Month in June

By Events, Resources

Peel Region’s interactive story map provides insight into the older adult population

BRAMPTON, ON (June 2, 2026) – Peel Region is proud to celebrate Seniors Month this June by recognizing older adults and the meaningful roles they play in the community.

This year’s Seniors Month theme is “Let’s Get Moving”, which promotes healthy aging for older adults across the province. Older adults can take steps to improve their health by getting active, eating healthy, and staying socially connected.

For more information and resources about this year’s Seniors Month theme, visit the Ontario government website.

Seniors in Peel

Peel’s older adult population is growing fast; in fact, seniors are the fastest growing age group in the region. Peel Region’s interactive Older Adult’s Story Map provides a comprehensive look into our diverse senior population, which already represent over 15% of Peel residents.

In order to meet the needs of our growing population, Peel Region continues to take bold, innovative steps to support healthy aging in line with our Seniors Services Strategic Plan.

Programs and services for seniors in Peel

Peel Region provides a range of integrated, specialized, and person-centred programs and services that support the well-being and quality of life of older adults and their caregivers:

  • Long Term Care: Peel Region operates 5 municipally owned Long Term Care (LTC) Centres that provide compassionate, respectful, and emotion-based care to individuals and their caregivers. Peel Region LTC Centres were among the first in Ontario to adopt the Butterfly Approach, an emotion-based model of care.
  • Adult Day Services: Adult Day Services (ADS) provide seniors with a place to go during the day to engage in activities and social interaction. ADS is offered at all Peel Region LTC Centres and at home through virtual programs. Peel Region’s ADS is the first community-based program in Canada to be certified under the Butterfly model.
  • Seniors Health and Wellness Village (SHWV) at Peel Manor: The SHWV is a one-of-a-kind facility that combines a LTC Centre with a main-floor community service hub, which includes meeting rooms, green spaces, a hair salon, a café, and more.
  • Community Access to Long-Term Care (CALTC)/Thrive: The Thrive Program supports seniors who are waiting for long-term care, are eligible now, or may soon need it. The goal is to help them live safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible.
  • Respite care: Respite care offers short-term overnight stays for seniors that give their caregivers a break so they can attend to their own personal needs with the peace of mind that their loved ones are under the care of trained and compassionate staff.
  • Community paramedics: Peel Regional Paramedic Services community paramedics provide in-home care and assessments within the community. They are skilled in managing long-term health conditions and addressing issues that affect older adults.
  • TransHelp: Peel Region assists seniors and individuals with disabilities with door-to-door transportation. With our TransHelp fleet now at 65 buses, we continue to provide safe and reliable transportation for our elderly and at-risk population.
  • Housing and social support: Peel Region programs offer financial assistance and help people access safe, stable housing and other community supports.
  • Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program: The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program provides access to essential dental care for eligible low-income seniors 65 years or older.

 

For more information on Peel Region’s services and programs for seniors, visit peelregion.ca/health/seniors.

Municipal celebrations

Residents of all ages are encouraged to join in on Seniors Month celebrations, events, and activities being held in their community:

Jun 03 2026
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Notification of herbicide application for the control of invasive plants

By Parks, Resources, Ward 1

Invasive species control using herbicide

Herbicide application to control Dog-Strangling Vine and Japanese Knotweed in natural areas will occur on various dates between June 8th – June 19th at Adamson Estate. Additionally, Lilly of the Valley, Common Burdock and Yellow Archangel will be treated between June 8th – June 19th  at Cawthra Woods.

If any touch ups are needed the contractors will be returning between July 6th – July 17th.

Phragmites (Common Reed) treatment will also occur on various dates between July 27th – August 14th at Cawthra Woods and Park 510 (330 Indian Valley Trail).

If any touch ups are needed for phragmites control the contractors will be returning between September 8th – September 11th.

Contractors working on behalf of the City (Invasive Phragmites Control Centre) will be applying RoundUp WeatherPRO (Glyphosate) or Habitat Aqua (Imazapyr) directly to the plants using a handheld/backpack sprayer to minimize impacts to plants in the surrounding area. Habitat Aqua will only be used in wet areas and the City has obtained the proper permits to apply this herbicide.

Notification signs will be posted at all access points to the spray area at least 24 hours prior to treatment and will be removed no less than 48 hours after treatment. Timelines may be extended as needed depending on weather conditions.

This work supports the City’s Invasive Species Management Program and improves the health of natural areas across the City.